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Hangor Class Submarine | Updates & Discussion
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Turkey agreed to share its hypersonic missile technology with Pakistan.. news of a few days back..
bravo_1
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Turkiye dont have any hypersonic missile, honestly if we have to rely on turkey for missile technology then its shameful for us
bravo_1
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Their ramjet technology is exceptional for AAM however im talking abound ground ssm's
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I think 2 or 3 Hangors are currently undergoing sea trials China. I would not be surprised if PN gets one Hangors in December/January and the rest by Mid 2026. The average sea trials last 12 to 18 months.
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Turkey has developed a new hypersonic missile called the Tayfun Block 4, which is capable of sustained speeds above Mach 5. This missile represents a significant advancement in Turkey's military capabilities and is expected to enhance its strategic defense posture..
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hasssanali8998
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god sakes when will you people learn , its just a ballistic missile every modern ballistic missile will reach these speed what makes it a hypersonic is if it can reach these speeds without ballistic trajectory and can maneuver at those speeds .
since ballistic missiles go soo high up it is easier to detect and intercept them than real hypersonics . shaheen 3 can reach Mach 18 and at ranges of 2750 km and we have had this for 10 years now , so no Pakistan does not need turkeys help we are way ahead of them in this regard .
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It just follows a ballsitic path.....Our ballistic missile program is far advanced then any strategic/ballistic missile turkiye can provide.
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Pakistan eyes 2026 launch for first Chinese submarine in $5 billion arms deal
- Under the deal, Islamabad is set to receive eight Hangor-class submarines by 2028
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BEIJING: The Pakistan Navy expects its first Chinese-designed submarine to enter active service next year, the country’s top admiral told Chinese state media, bolstering Beijing’s bid to counter regional rival India and project power toward the Middle East.
A deal under which Islamabad will take delivery of eight Hangor-class submarines by 2028 is “progressing smoothly,” Admiral Naveed Ashraf told the Global Times in an interview published on Sunday, adding the submarines would boost Pakistan’s ability to patrol the North Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean.
The update on the Chinese submarine deal follows Pakistan’s air force using Chinese-made J-10 fighter jets in May to shoot downan Indian Air Force Rafale aircraft, made by France.
The altercation between the nuclear-armed neighbours surprised many in the military community and raised questions over the superiority of Western hardware over Chinese alternatives.
Under the terms of the submarine agreement - reportedly worth up to $5 billion - the first four diesel-electric attack submarines will be built in China, with the remaining vessels assembled in Pakistan to improve the South Asian nation’s technical capabilities.
Pakistan has already launched three of the submarines into China’s Yangtze River from a shipyard in the central province of Hubei.
“Chinese-origin platforms and equipment have been reliable, technologically advanced and well-suited to Pakistan Navy’s operational requirements,” Ashraf told the tabloid, which is published by the ruling Communist Party’s People’s Daily.
“As modern warfare evolves, emerging technologies such as unmanned systems, AI and advanced electronic warfare systems are becoming increasingly important. The Pakistan Navy is focusing on these technologies and exploring collaboration with China,” Ashraf was also quoted as saying.
Islamabad has long been Beijing’s top arms customer, and over the 2020-2024 period bought over 60% of China’s weapons exports, data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute shows.
Billion-dollar build up
Along with billions in arms sales, Beijing has heavily invested in building out its connections to the Arabian Sea through a 3,000 km (1864.11 miles) economic corridor stretching from China’s Xinjiang to Pakistan’s deep-water port of Gwadar.
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, part of President Xi Jinping’s flagship ‘Belt and Road’ infrastructure initiative, aims to secure a route for the world’s largest energy importer to bring in supplies from the Middle East, bypassing the Straits of Malacca — a strategic chokepoint between Malaysia and Indonesia that could be blocked in wartime.
The initiative also extends China’s sphere of influence toward Afghanistan and Iran and onto Central Asia, and effectively encircles India, given Beijing’s ties to the junta in Myanmar and good relations with Bangladesh.
India currently operates three indigenously developed nuclear-powered submarines, along with three classes of diesel-electric attack submarines acquired or developed over decades with France, Germany, and Russia.
“This cooperation (with China) goes beyond hardware; it reflects a shared strategic outlook, mutual trust, and a long-standing partnership,” Ashraf said.
“In the coming decade, we expect this relationship to grow, encompassing not only shipbuilding and training, but also enhanced interoperability, research, technology sharing and industrial collaboration.”
Pakistan eyes 2026 launch for first Chinese submarine in $5 billion arms deal
Under the deal, Islamabad is set to receive eight Hangor-class submarines by 2028
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𝑭𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕 𝑩𝒂𝒕𝒄𝒉 𝒐𝒇 𝑯𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒐𝒓-𝑪𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒔 𝑺𝒖𝒃𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝑬𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑷𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏 𝑵𝒂𝒗𝒚 𝑺𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
The first batch of Hangor-class submarines, developed under the China–Pakistan naval cooperation program, is set to enter operational service with the Pakistan Navy in 2026, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, Chief of the Naval Staff, confirmed in an exclusive interview with Global Times.
Admiral Ashraf noted that the Hangor-class submarine program is progressing smoothly, marking a significant milestone in Pakistan’s ongoing naval modernization. He highlighted that the successful launch of the second and third submarines in China earlier this year demonstrates the strength of bilateral collaboration between Beijing and Islamabad in defense technology.
Pakistan signed an agreement with China in 2015 to procure eight Hangor-class conventional submarines. Under the deal, four submarines are being built in China, while the remaining four are being assembled in Pakistan, enhancing local technical capacity and self-reliance.
According to official plans, the Pakistan Navy will induct all eight advanced submarines between 2022 and 2028. The first Hangor-class vessel was launched in April 2024, followed by the second and third submarines in 2025. These platforms are expected to significantly bolster Pakistan’s underwater warfare capabilities and regional deterrence posture.
𝑭𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕 𝑩𝒂𝒕𝒄𝒉 𝒐𝒇 𝑯𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒐𝒓-𝑪𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒔 𝑺𝒖𝒃𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝑬𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑷𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏 𝑵𝒂𝒗𝒚 𝑺𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
The first batch of Hangor-class submarines, developed under the China–Pakistan naval cooperation program, is set to enter operational service with the Pakistan Navy in 2026, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, Chief of the Naval Staff, confirmed in an exclusive interview with Global Times.
Admiral Ashraf noted that the Hangor-class submarine program is progressing smoothly, marking a significant milestone in Pakistan’s ongoing naval modernization. He highlighted that the successful launch of the second and third submarines in China earlier this year demonstrates the strength of bilateral collaboration between Beijing and Islamabad in defense technology.
Pakistan signed an agreement with China in 2015 to procure eight Hangor-class conventional submarines. Under the deal, four submarines are being built in China, while the remaining four are being assembled in Pakistan, enhancing local technical capacity and self-reliance.
According to official plans, the Pakistan Navy will induct all eight advanced submarines between 2022 and 2028. The first Hangor-class vessel was launched in April 2024, followed by the second and third submarines in 2025. These platforms are expected to significantly bolster Pakistan’s underwater warfare capabilities and regional deterrence posture.
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Exclusive: First batch of submarines under China-Pakistan cooperation project to enter service next year, says Pakistani naval chief
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Liu Xuanzun
and Bai YunyiPublished: Nov 02, 2025 06:15 PM
The launch ceremony of the Pakistan Navy's third Hangor-class submarine is held in China in August 2025. Photo: Courtesy of the Pakistan Navy
The first batch of Hangor-class submarines under a China-Pakistan cooperation project is expected to enter operational service with the Pakistan Navy in 2026, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, chief of the Naval Staff of the Pakistan Navy, told the Global Times in a recent exclusive interview. He said that the Hangor-class submarine program is progressing smoothly, and that the successful launch of the second and third submarines in China earlier this year is a major milestone for naval collaboration between China and Pakistan.
Pakistan signed a contract with China to procure eight Hangor-class conventional submarines in 2015, with the first four to be constructed by China and the rest to be assembled by Pakistan, so as to improve Pakistan's technical capabilities, according to open reports. According to the plan, Pakistan will acquire eight advanced submarines between 2022 and 2028. The first Hangor-class conventionally powered submarine was launched in China in April 2024, while the second and third vessels were consecutively launched this year.
Ashraf spoke highly of this China-Pakistan cooperation project. He said that the project is not only significant for advancement of the Pakistan Navy's submarine force capabilities, but will also contribute toward self-reliance through transfer of technology and skill development at Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works. It reflects professionalism and close naval equipment collaboration between China and Pakistan.
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Liu Xuanzun
and Bai YunyiPublished: Nov 02, 2025 06:15 PM
The launch ceremony of the Pakistan Navy's third Hangor-class submarine is held in China in August 2025. Photo: Courtesy of the Pakistan Navy
The first batch of Hangor-class submarines under a China-Pakistan cooperation project is expected to enter operational service with the Pakistan Navy in 2026, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, chief of the Naval Staff of the Pakistan Navy, told the Global Times in a recent exclusive interview. He said that the Hangor-class submarine program is progressing smoothly, and that the successful launch of the second and third submarines in China earlier this year is a major milestone for naval collaboration between China and Pakistan.
Pakistan signed a contract with China to procure eight Hangor-class conventional submarines in 2015, with the first four to be constructed by China and the rest to be assembled by Pakistan, so as to improve Pakistan's technical capabilities, according to open reports. According to the plan, Pakistan will acquire eight advanced submarines between 2022 and 2028. The first Hangor-class conventionally powered submarine was launched in China in April 2024, while the second and third vessels were consecutively launched this year.
Ashraf spoke highly of this China-Pakistan cooperation project. He said that the project is not only significant for advancement of the Pakistan Navy's submarine force capabilities, but will also contribute toward self-reliance through transfer of technology and skill development at Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works. It reflects professionalism and close naval equipment collaboration between China and Pakistan.
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Perhaps the first 3 delivered at once.Exclusive: First batch of submarines under China-Pakistan cooperation project to enter service next year, says Pakistani naval chief
By
Liu Xuanzun
and Bai YunyiPublished: Nov 02, 2025 06:15 PM
The launch ceremony of the Pakistan Navy's third Hangor-class submarine is held in China in August 2025. Photo: Courtesy of the Pakistan Navy
The first batch of Hangor-class submarines under a China-Pakistan cooperation project is expected to enter operational service with the Pakistan Navy in 2026, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, chief of the Naval Staff of the Pakistan Navy, told the Global Times in a recent exclusive interview. He said that the Hangor-class submarine program is progressing smoothly, and that the successful launch of the second and third submarines in China earlier this year is a major milestone for naval collaboration between China and Pakistan.
Pakistan signed a contract with China to procure eight Hangor-class conventional submarines in 2015, with the first four to be constructed by China and the rest to be assembled by Pakistan, so as to improve Pakistan's technical capabilities, according to open reports. According to the plan, Pakistan will acquire eight advanced submarines between 2022 and 2028. The first Hangor-class conventionally powered submarine was launched in China in April 2024, while the second and third vessels were consecutively launched this year.
Ashraf spoke highly of this China-Pakistan cooperation project. He said that the project is not only significant for advancement of the Pakistan Navy's submarine force capabilities, but will also contribute toward self-reliance through transfer of technology and skill development at Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works. It reflects professionalism and close naval equipment collaboration between China and Pakistan.
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